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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2020010056 · 1/3/2020 · XPO Logistics Freight Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
Source
Tires, except bike
Secondary source
Jacks

Employer

Name
XPO Logistics Freight Inc
Location
234 E Donovan Rd, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, 66115
NAICS
484122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A mechanic was using a truck jack to place a wheel ramp under a tire. The tire blew out and the jack broke loose, striking his side and back. He suffered a fractured rib and a punctured lung.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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